MCKINLEY TRAIL FS CABIN
Open — Open year-round for reservations. Same-day reservations are allowed. Maximum stay is seven consecutive days per group. Inclement weather may extend trips during any season, and winter access can be difficult due to snow and ice.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to proc
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION
10-04-00-26-01 Winter Motorized Vehicle Closure
To prevent resource damage from snowmachine use in areas where inadequate snow conditions exist, some Kenai Peninsula areas of the Chugach National Forest are closed to snowmachine use areas.
10-04-00-24-05 - Developed Recreation Sites, Public Use Cabins Prohibitions
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Chugach National Forest:Cutting any standing tree within 150 feet of a Public Use Cabin, Developed Recreation Site or Administrative Use Site.
10-04-00-17-09 Winter Motorized Vehicle Use
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on certain lands administered by the Forest Service within the Chugach National Forest:
10-04-04-12-08 Copper River Delta Winter Motor Vehicle Closure
The use of snowmachines (snowmobiles and all motorized over snow vehicles, including off highway vehicles) and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of, helicopters that are utilized for t winter recreational activities is prohibited in the
10-04-00-05-01 - Winter Motor Vehicle Closure Prince William Sound
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a), the following acts are prohibited on the Chugach National Forest:Certain motor vehicle use except for subsistence uses from December 1 through April 30 of each year:
10-04-00-04-03 - Motor Vehicle Closure Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Acquired Lands
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) the operation of motor vehicles is prohibited in the following areas:
About
McKinley Trail Cabin is a 12-by-14 foot log cabin located just 80 yards from the Copper River Highway trailhead at Mile 21. The cabin sleeps up to six guests on wooden bunkbeds and is equipped with a table, wood stove for heat, and an outdoor pit toilet. Although easily accessible by vehicle and a short walk, the cabin is situated in a dense spruce and hemlock forest surrounded by steep mountainous terrain, making it an excellent base camp for exploring the Copper River Delta. The cabin provides year-round access to excellent recreation opportunities. The McKinley Lake Trail leads hikers to Pipeline Lakes Trail at 1.25 miles and McKinley Lake at 2.25 miles, where remnants of the historic Lucky Strike Mine can be explored. Fishing for coho salmon is available in nearby Alaganik Slough, particularly in late August and September. The area supports abundant wildlife including Sitka black-tailed deer, moose, black and brown bears, and waterfowl. Visitors must bring their own drinking water, firewood, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cook stove, and all camping gear. The cabin has no running water, electricity, or cut firewood. All trash and food must be packed out. Maximum stay is seven consecutive days. Contact the Cordova Ranger District at (907) 424-7661 for current information.
Directions
From Cordova, drive 21 miles east on the Copper River Highway. The trailhead is located at Mile 21. The cabin is approximately 80 yards from the road on the McKinley Lake Trail.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 424-7661 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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